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NOTICE OF ACTION
Alachua

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING

IN RE: The license to practice Nursing Assistance

Renetta L. Brooks, C.N.A.
851 SE 12th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 33641

CASE NO.: 2023-36812
LICENSE NO.:
CNA435711

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Linda B. Kipling, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9861
If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by May 15, 2025, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: 2025-DR-962

Juwontae Russell,
Petitioner,
and
Shakira Mitchell,
Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PETITION TO DETERMINE PATERNITY AND FOR RELATED RELIEF
TO: Shakira Mitchell
Last Known Address: Unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition to Determine Paternity and for other relief has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Juwontae Russell, whose address is 300 NW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, APT #6, on or before 05-16-2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 201 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: 04/1/25.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ Kamari Hampton
Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 17, 24, and May 1, 8, 2025)

NOTICE OF ACTION
Alachua

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING

IN RE: The license to practice Nursing Assistance

Kaytee K. Hesters, C.N.A.
121 Hus Gordon Rd
Hawthorne, FL 32640

CASE NO.: 2023-31211
LICENSE NO.:
CNA341400

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Logan White, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9913.
If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by May 15, 2025, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF ACTION
Alachua County

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING
IN RE: The license to practice Nursing Assistance

Topneek L Favors, C.N.A.
925 SE 43rd Street, Apt. 3
Gainesville, FL 32641

1347 SW 51st Street
Unit 1231
Gainesville, FL 32641

1000 SW 62nd Street
Apt. 182
Gainesville, FL 32607

CASE NO.: 2024-19951
LICENSE NO.:
CNA372727

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Caitlin Harden, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9870.
If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by May 15, 2025, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.:
01-2024-CC-1767

CITY OF ARCHER,
FLORIDA, a Municipal
Corporation,

Plaintiff,

vs.

THICKETS, INC., a Florida
Profit Corporation,

Defendant.
/

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: THICKETS, INC.
13160 SW SR 45
Archer, FL 32618

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a statutory lien on real property located in Alachua County, Florida:

Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, Block A, and Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block B, of the PLAT OF CENTRAL ADDITION, CITY OF ARCHER, as per Plat Book “A”, page 132 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
AND:
That part of Lindsey Street lying adjacent and Northwesterly of the following lands: Lots 1 through 9, Block A; Northeasterly half of Bigham Street; Lots 7, 8, and 9, Black B; and the Northeasterly half of Cummings Street; all of the PLAT OF CENTRAL ADDITION, CITY OF ARCHER, as per Plat Book “A”, page 132 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
AND:
That part of the Northeasterly half of Cummings Street lying adjacent and Southwesterly of Lot 9, Block B, all of the PLAT OF CENTRAL ADDITION, CITY OF ARCHER, as per Plat Book “A”, page 132 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
AND:
All of the alley in Block A, except that Southeasterly half lying adjacent and Northwesterly of Lot 10, Black A, all of the PLAT OF CENTRAL ADDITION, CITY OF ARCHER, as per Plat Book “A”, page 132 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on S. Scott Walker, Esq., the plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 527 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATE on APRIL 15, 2025
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Kamari Hampton
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO.: 2024CA002302

CLAUDIA L. SALADRIGAS

Plaintiff,

vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WESLEY A. STUDEMIRE; CHRISTOPHER STUDEMIRE; FRANKLIN STUDEMIRE; JESSIE STUDEMIRE; WESLEY STUDEMIRE JR; MARY ALICE SAPP; RODRICK STUDEMIRE; ANDREW STUDEMIRE; TAMEKA STUDEMIRE; PARADIGM PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT TEAM, INC.; and REDBALL RECOVERY, INC.

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
PROPERTY
TO: TAMEKA STUDEMIRE
Last known address: 10202 Desert Sands Street, Apt J-13, San Antonio, TX 78216

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced to re-foreclose a mortgage on the following real property, lying and being and situated in Alachua County, Florida, more particularly described as follows:

Parcel 1
Commence at the NE Corner of the South 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 11 South, Range 18 East; Thence run South 110 Feet to the point of beginning; Thence run West 264 Feet; Thence run South 100 Feet; Thence run East 95 Feet; Thence run South 30 Feet; Thence run East 50 Feet; Thence run South 90 Feet; Thence run East 119 Feet; Thence run North 220 Feet to point of beginning.

Parcel 2
The West 50 Feet of the East 169 Feet of the South 90 Feet of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 11, Range 18 East of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Property Address:
12860 SW 174th Street,
Archer, FL 32618

This action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Mark Evans Kass, Esquire Attorney, whose address is 1497 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida 33125, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PUBLICATION, and file the original with the clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on APRIL 9, 2025.
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Court & Comptroller
BY: /s/ Kamari Hampton
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 17, 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION

Case No.: 2021- CA- 3151

MAGNOLIA PLACE
TOWNHOMES
CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION, INC.,

Plaintiff,

v.

THE ESTATE OF
DOLORES S.
BROOKSHIRE, et al

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 1, 2025 entered in Civil Case No. 2021-CA-3151 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, I will sell , to the highest bidder for cash, except as hereafter set forth, at www.alachua.realforeclose.com at a public sale on the 5th day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

Condominium Parcel No. 2708, MAGNOLIA PLACE TOWNHOMES, A CONDOMINIUM according to the Declaration of Condominiums thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 3269, Page 960, and all amendments and exhibits thereto, all of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto.

Property Address: 4814 NW 44th Avenue, Unit 27-108,
Gainesville, Florida 32606.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031

Submitted by:
Goede, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC,
Attorneys for Plaintiff
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.:
2024-CA -002870

THE CARPET COMPANY III, INC., d/b/a SOUTHEAST FLOORS,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CYCLONE GAINESVILLE PICCADILLY 234 LLC,

Defendant.
/

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Default Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered herein, I will sell the property situated in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

A parcel of land in Section 11, Township 10 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, more particularly described in the Special Warranty Deed recorded at Instrument # 3374253, Book 4943, Page 527 in the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida

a/k/a Garden View Villas, 2220 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608

At public sale by the Clerk of the Court of Alachua County at www.Alachua.Realforeclose.com, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at 11:00 a.m. on the 5th day of June, 2025.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated this 3rd day of April 2025.
/s/ Frederick C. Barnes, Esq.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Frederick C. Barnes,
Esquire
Frederick C. Barnes, P.A.
500 N. Maitland Avenue,
Suite 305
Maitland, Florida 32751
(407) 865-9200
Attorney for The Carpet
Company III, Inc.,
d/b/a Southeast Floors
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1, 2025)

IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01 2024 CC 2075
Division IV

OAK PARK
HOMEOWNER’S
ASSOCIATION OF
NEWBERRY, INC.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CHINA DAWSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ENVISION CREDIT UNION, AND all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against named DEFENDANTs,

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is given that pursuant to a final judgment in Case Number 01 2024 CC 2075 of the County Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, in which Oak Park Homeowners Association of Newberry, Inc., is the Plaintiff and China Dawson, Envision Credit Union, and United States of America are the Defendants, J.K. “Jess” Irby, the Alachua County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 a.m. on May 29, 2025, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

Lot 35, Oak Park Phase 1, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 78, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Parcel Identification
Number: 01934 010 035

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the institution of this action must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

McCarty Focks, PLLC
/s/ Peter C. Focks
Peter C. Focks, Florida Bar No. 67364
2630-A NW 41st Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
Tel. 352-654-1001
Primary e-mail:
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Attorney for Plaintiff
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1, 2025)

Notice is hereby given that High Springs Total Storage intends to sell the property described below to enforce a lien under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act, Statutes (section 83.80- 83.809). The owner will sell at highspringstotalstorage.com on or after May 22, 2025 at 9:00am. Units belonging to the following:
CUSTOMER NAME:
Kirk Douglas Pope - Unit 28

This sale will be continued on such succeeding sale days thereafter as may be necessary to be completed.
*Unless otherwise noted units contain household items.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
ELITE AUTO CENTER OF GAINESVILLE gives notice that on 05/06/2025 at 10:00 AM the following vehicles(s) may be sold by public sale at 3728 NE 4TH ST GAINESVILLE, FL 32609 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78.

YV1LS56D5Y2669194
2000 VOLV
JF1SG65625H707670
2005 SUBA
3VWRW31C79M501412
2009 VOLK
3N6CM0KN3KK696078
2019 NISS
LL0TCAPH4MY581232
2021 YNGF
KL7CJKSB9GB632530
2016 CHEV
55SWF4JB2JU270137
2018 MERZ
LL0TCAPH4JY682539
2018 YNGF
RFGBDSAAXMX000307
2021 SANY
5UXUJ3C53KLG56638
2019 BMW
LC2U2A021FC100194
2015 KYMC
L5YACBBP3L1101672
2020 ZHNG
KMHDH4AE1DU838561
2013 HYUN
1N4AL21E58N407396
2008 NISS
1YVGF22C725296683
2002 MAZD
1HGCG5649YA133721
2000 HOND
3LNHM26T98R601340
2008 LINC
KMHDN45D52U338359
2002 HYUN
L5YACBPZXM1154431
2021 ZHNG
RFBB1A049BB522571
2011 KYMC
LL0TCAP68JY680193
2018 YNGF
LC2U6A03XJC000875
2018 KYMCO
1HD1KHC14HB630975
2017 HD
L9NTCBAE7P1301493
2023 TAOI
1FMZU73E0YUA28652
2000 FORD
5NMSH13E47H112258
2007 HYUN
JHLRD1848VC008011
1997 HOND
1C3CDZCB6DN548049
2013 DODG
1FAHP2EW1AG139317
2010 FORD
1C3AL46X86N142362
2006 CHRY
3GYFK66N83G272221
2003 CADI
JTEZU14R568049288
2006 TOYT

(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2025-CP-000727
Division A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JACQUELINE YVONNE
MILLER
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Jacqueline Yvonne Miller, deceased, whose date of death was July 8, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 17, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Deborah Matthews Lott
P.O. Box 141034
Gainesville, Florida 32614

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Kathryn H. Knepper
E-mail Addresses:
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Florida Bar No. 0117746
Ossi Law Group, P.A.
5618 NW 43rd Street Gainesville, Florida 32653
Telephone: (352) 692-4888
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 17, 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

Case No.: 01-2025-CP-868

IN RE: ESTATE OF LOUISE KEFFER BIEMER a/k/a LOUISE K. BIEMER,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Louise Keffer Biemer a/k/a Louise K. Biemer, deceased, whose date of death was February 20, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
A Personal Representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the Decedent’s death by the Decedent or the Decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 17, 2025.

Personal Representative:
Elizabeth B. Sanchez
10606 NW 53rd Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32653

Attorneys for Personal
Representative:
WHITE, GRIFFIS AND
LITTELL, PLLC
by: Virginia E. Griffis, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 761931
Corey S. King, Esq.
Florida Bar No.158267
3701 NW 40th Terr., Ste. 1
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Telephone: (352) 416-3468
E-Service:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 17, 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number:
2025-CP-000973

IN RE: ESTATE OF
VERONICA
CAPELLINI-MURRAY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of VERONICA CAPELLINI-MURRAY, deceased, whose date of death was November 12, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss.732.216-732.228, applies or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is April 24, 2025.

Personal Representative:
PEYTON M. WITT
1200 N. Veitch Street.
Apt. 821
Arlington, Virginia 22201

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
AMBER M. ZUENER, ESQ.
The Miller Elder Law Firm
806 NW 16th Ave, Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-1900
(352) 379-3926
Amber@
MillerElderLawFirm.com
Florida Bar No.: 1034533
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

FILE NO.:
01-2025-CP-000811
PROBATE DIVISION A

IN RE: The Estate of CARLOS MANUEL DEL SOL,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of CARLOS MANUEL DEL SOL, deceased November 24, 2024, is pending as Case No. 01-2025-CP-000811 in the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in and for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Avenue #410, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATIONS OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE SAME TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of notice to creditors was April 17, 2025.

/s/ Olga Villalonga del Sol
4301 NW 155th Terrace
Newberry, FL 32669

Attorney for Petitioner:
/s/ ADAM S. TOWERS, ESQ.
Fla. Bar No. 36654
4301 NW 155th Terrace
BOGIN, MUNNS &
MUNNS, P.A.
4411 NW 8th Avenue,
Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: (352) 332-7688
Fax: (352) 332-7692
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 17, 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number:
2025-CP-0870

IN RE: ESTATE OF
CHARLES R. SMYDER, SR.,
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of CHARLES R. SMYDER, SR., deceased, whose date of death was January 5, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss.732.216-732.228, applies or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is April 24, 2025.

Personal Representative:
CHARLES R. SMYDER, JR.
P. O. Box 2257,
Alachua, Florida 32616

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
GENNA FASULLO
LAPEER, ESQ.
The Miller Elder Law Firm
806 NW 16th Avenue,
Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-1900
(352) 379-3926
Genna@
MillerElderLawFirm.com
Florida Bar No.: 119517
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NUMBER:
01-2025-CP-000984
Probate Division

IN RE: ESTATE OF
DAVID MILLARD LOCKE,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of DAVID MILLARD LOCKE, deceased, whose date of death was March 7, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is: April 24, 2025.
Signed on this 9th day of April, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ RICHARD O. FOWLER
4136 Alpine Drive
Gainesville, FL 32605

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Amy C. Hogue
Florida Bar No. 1058243
GrayRobinson, P.A.
643 SW 4th Avenue,
Suite 110
Gainesville, FL 32601
Telephone: 352-376-6400
Email: Amy.Hogue@
Gray-Robinson.com
2nd Email:
Sandra.Sheets@
Gray-Robinson.com
3rd Email: Emily.Crain@
Gray-Robinson.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.: 2025-CP-000864
Division: A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JESSE DEKOTA ROLLINS
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Jesse Dekota Rollins, deceased, whose date of death was March 10, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 35 N Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 17, 2025.

Personal Representative:
Casey Rollins
20606 NE 51st Lane
Earleton, Florida 32631

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
L. Michael Maddox
E-mail Address:
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Florida Bar No. 0905800
2119 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Telephone: (904) 384-8770
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 17, 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2024-CP-1045

In Re: The Estate of:
PENNY K. SHIPP
Deceased.
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AMENDED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
(Amended to include Amendment to Florida Probate Rule 5.240 and Successor Personal Representative)
The administration of the estate of PENNY K. SHIPP deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The estate is intestate. The names and addresses of the personal representative and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
Any interested person on whom a copy of the Notice of Administration is served must object to the validity of the will (or any codicil), qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of the court, by filing a petition or other pleading requesting relief in accordance with the Florida Probate Rules, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE NOTICE ON THE OBJECTING PERSON, OR THOSE OBJECTIONS ARE FOREVER BARRED. The three (3) month time period may only be extended for estoppel based on a mis-statement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by §733.212(3), all objections to the validity of a will or any codicils, venue or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an order of final discharge of the personal representative or one (1) year after service of the Notice of Administration.
A petition for determination of exempt property is required to be filed by or on behalf of any person entitled to exempt property under §732.402 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BYLAW, which is on or before the later of the date that is four ( 4) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on such person or the date that is 40-days after the date of termination of any proceeding involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property, or the right of such person to exempt property is deemed waived.
Any election to take an elective share must be filed by or on behalf of the surviving spouse entitled to an elective share under §732.201 - 732.2155 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BYLAW, which is on or before the earlier of the date that is six ( 6) months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice, of Administration on the surviving spouse, or an attorney in fact or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse, or the date that is two (2) years after the date of the decedent’s death. The time for filing an election to take an elective share may be extended as provided in the Florida Probate Rules.
Under certain circumstances and by failing to contest the will, the recipient of the notice of\ administration may be waiving his or her right to contest the validity of a trust or other writing incorporated by reference into a will.
The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. Additionally, fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in section 90.5021, Florida Statutes, applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.
DATED this 18th day of April, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ JOHN D. MIDDLETON, ESQ.
303 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666

Attorney for the Personal
Representative:
MIDDLETON &
MIDDLETON, P.A
/s/ KYLE D. MACOMBER, ESQ.
Florida Bar No.: 1002399
303 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
Telephone: 352/475-1611
Fax: 352/475-5968
Primary E-mail:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.:
01-2024-CP-003196
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF ALMA JEAN TOROK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ALMA JEAN TOROK, deceased, whose date of death was May 14, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 17, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Thomas Vironet
Thomas Vironet
2056 NW 55th Blvd. #C6
Gainesville, FL 32653

Attorneys for Personal
Representative:
HARRISON ESTATE LAW, P.A.
By: /s/ Casey C. Harrison
Casey C. Harrison, Esq.
Florida Bar No.: 86488
Email: casey@
harrisonestatelaw.com
7015 SW 24th Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32607
Tel: (352) 559-9828
Fax: (352) 559-0880
Sec. Email: eservice@
harrisonestatelaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 17, 24, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO: 01-2025-CP-648

IN RE: The Estate of
NINA BRYANT RING,
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of NINA BRYANT RING, deceased, whose date of death was January 30, 2025, and whose last four digits of her social security number are 0786, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Alachua County FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with the court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is April 24, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ MARY RING MILLER
253 Little Orange Lake Drive
Hawthorne, Florida 32640

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ KYLE D. MACOMBER, ESQ.
Florida Bar No.: 1002399
303 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
Telephone: 352/475-1611
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FUNDPALITY II, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-4170
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-052
Description of Property:
SE1/4 OF LOT BND N BY BROWN ST E BY ADKINS S BY GADDY W BY PACIFIC ST

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: WALKER,
ANDREW HEIRS

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 16, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1 & 8, 15, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-48
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-038
Description of Property:
GONDOLA GARDENS PB C-22 BK E LOT 15 OR 4561/1787

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: NOWLAND DAN

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GRAHAM, KENNETH, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2019-1676
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-041
Description of Property:
HAGUE DB P-425 BK 4 S OF RR & NW1/4 OF BK 9

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: MT SIANI BAPTIST CHURCH KENNETH GRAHAM

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 25, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-3936
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-043
Description of Property:
LAKE ALTO ESTATES ADDN 1 PB L-41 LOT 12 OR 4519/1648

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: MAHIANE
PROPERTIES, LLC

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 2, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 10 & 17 & 24 & May 1, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-117
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-045
Description of Property:
GIBBS & FOSTER ADDN PB A-52 S 50 FT OF W 100 FT OF LOT 5 BK 147 OR 2634/0602

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: REAVES & REAVES JR & WILLIAMS HEIRS

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 2, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 10 & 17 & 24 & May 1, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-51
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-042
Description of Property:
GONDOLA GARDENS PB C-22 LOT 14 BK E

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: FREENY LONIA HUGHES HEIRS

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 2, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 10 & 17 & 24 & May 1, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FUNDPALITY II, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-647
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-050
Description of Property:
DOWNING ADDN PB C-79-79C LOT 1 & LOT 2 LESS S 50 FT OF W 100 FT BK 1) OR 4506/2391

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
WINTER INVESTORS LLC

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 15, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1 & 8, 15, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FUNDPALITY II, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-2956
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-053
Description of Property:
LAKEWAY GROVES PB C-14 LOT 7 BK D OR 3344/1220

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: GIPSON, FLOYD

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 15, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1 & 8, 15, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FUNDPALITY II, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-2958
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-051
Description of Property:
LAKE WAY GROVES PB C-14 LOT 6 BLK D & ALLEY ADJ ON S ORD# 2552 0-80-101 PER OR 3271/0555) OR 3344/1220

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: GIPSON, FLOYD

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 15, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1 & 8, 15, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-122
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-046
Description of Property:
PINECREST S/D PB A-146 LOT 5 BK 151 OR 895/338

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
TWIGGS, CLYDIA M

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 3, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 10 & 17 & 24 & May 1, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-2907
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-044
Description of Property:
NEW GAINESVILLE PB A-65 LOT 1 BK 15 OR 4092/1471

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: NEW HORIZON OUTREACH MINISTRY

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 2, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 10 & 17 & 24 & May 1, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36 LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-1387
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-037
Description of Property:
THE LAKES PB I-7-8-9 TRACT 1 LOT 1 BK G OR 4933/1042

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
NASH CHRISTOPHER A

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TAX LIEN CODE, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2021-1914
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-049
Description of Property:
NAPIER GRANT SOUTHWOOD APARTMENTS PH I PB K-45 DRAINAGE R/W

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: GANEY HEIRS & POULOS

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 14, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24 & May 1 & 8, 15, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-4165
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-039
Description of Property:
N 35 FT OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 E OF RR

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: COLEMAN MAMIE L HEIRS

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-3268
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-040
Description of Property:
GREGORY ANNEX PB A-39 W 50 FT OF LOT 12 & W 50 FT OF S 28 1/2 FT OF LOT 7 DB 205 /9

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: TAYLOR,
WALLACE HEIRS

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-76
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-048
Description of Property:
WHETSTONE EST ADDN PB A-46 1/2 W1/2 OF LOT 5 BK 17 OR 4508/0834

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: GACHETTE JULES

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 3, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 10 & 17 & 24 & May 1, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2022-193
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-047
Description of Property:
SOUTHSIDE TERRACE PB E-75 75-A 75-B & 75-C LOT 284 OR 1152/200

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: GARZA JOHN M & RITA J

Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated April 3, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 10 & 17 & 24 & May 1, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND
FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000766

HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY )
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, a local unit )
of special-purpose government organized )
and existing under the laws of the State of )
Florida, )
Plaintiff, )
)
v. )
)
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND )
THE TAXPAYERS, PROPERTY )
OWNERS AND CITIZENS OF )
HIGHLAND PARK )
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT )
DISTRICT INCLUDING NON- )
RESIDENTS OWNING PROPERTY OR )
SUBJECT TO TAXATION THEREIN, )
AND OTHERS HAVING OR CLAIMING )
ANY RIGHTS, TITLE OR INTEREST IN )
PROPERTY TO BE AFFECTED BY )
THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AND )
LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS HEREIN )
DESCRIBED, OR TO BE AFFECTED )
IN ANY WAY THEREBY, )
Defendants. )
______________________________________)

NOTICE AND AGREED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND THE TAXPAYERS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND CITIZENS OF HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INCLUDING NON-RESIDENTS OWNING PROPERTY OR SUBJECT TO TAXATION THEREIN, AND OTHERS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY TO BE AFFECTED BY THE ISSUANCE OF HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS, OR TO BE AFFECTED THEREBY:
The above cause comes to be heard upon the Complaint filed herein on March 12, 2025, by Highland Park Community Development District in the County of Alachua, State of Florida, seeking to determine the authority of said District to issue Highland Park Community Development District Special Assessment Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $34,770,000 (“Bonds”), to determine the legality of the proceedings had and taken in connection therewith, and the legality of the provisions, covenants and agreements therein contained, and seeking a judgment of this Court that: (a) the District has power to undertake the Capital Improvement Plan, to issue the Bonds and all series thereof and to incur the bonded debt as set forth in the Complaint, and to secure the Bonds with the Assessments; (b) the proceedings essential to the Bonds and all series thereof when issued pursuant thereto; the Pledged Revenues, including, without limitation, the Assessments pledged for the payment of the principal thereof, redemption premium, if any, and interest thereon; and the Bond Resolution are valid and in conformity with law; (c) the Assessments are supported by sufficient benefit and are fairly and reasonably allocated across all benefitted properties; (d) upon due issuance of the Bonds in conformance with the Bond Resolution and the Indenture, the Bonds will constitute valid and binding obligations of the District and will be enforceable by their terms as established by the Bond Resolution and the Indenture; (e) the District has the power to plan, finance, acquire, construct, reconstruct, equip and install, in one or more stages, the Capital Improvement Plan; (f) the Capital Improvement Plan will serve a valid public purpose; (g) the members of the District’s Board of Supervisors have been duly and validly elected; and (h) this Court may grant such other relief as is just and appropriate. The aforesaid Complaint having been presented to this Court, and this Court being fully advised in the premises:
NOW, THEREFORE,
IT IS ORDERED that all taxpayers, property owners, and citizens of the District, including non-residents owning property or subject to taxation, and others having or claiming any rights, title or interest in property to be affected by the issuance of the Bonds or to be affected thereby, and the State of Florida, through the State Attorney of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, in and for Alachua County, Florida, appear on May 22, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. for 15 minutes, before the Honorable George M. Wright, Circuit Court Judge, by Zoom:  www.zoom.us; Meeting ID: 4632424846 Password:  8675309, Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003, and show cause, if any there be, why the prayers of said Complaint for the validation of the Bonds and the Assessments should not be granted and the Bonds, the Assessments, the proceedings therefore, and other matters set forth in said Complaint, should not be validated as prayed for in said Complaint.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that prior to the date set for the hearing on said Complaint for validation, the Clerk of this Court shall cause a copy of this Notice and Order to be published in a newspaper published and of general circulation in Alachua County, being the County wherein said Complaint for validation is filed, at least once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks, commencing with the first publication which shall not be less than twenty (20) days prior to the date set for said hearing.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that by such publication of this Notice and Order, the State of Florida, and the several taxpayers, propery owners and citizens of the District, including non-residents owning property or subject to taxation therein, and others having or claiming any rights, title or interest in property to be affected by the issuance of the Bonds or to be affected thereby, shall be and are made party defendants to this proceeding, and that this Court shall have jurisdiction of them to the same extent as if specifically and personally named as defendants in said Complaint and personally served with process in this cause.
DONE AND ORDERED on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

01-2025-CA000766 04/03/2025 12:41:27 PM
GEORGE WRIGHT
George M. Wright, Circuit Court Judge
01-2025-CA000766 04/03/2025 12:41:27 PM

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 17, 2025 and April 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Alachua will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following proposed ordinance as titled:
ORDINANCE 25-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (“LDRS”); AMENDING SUBPART B OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA CODE OF ORDINANCES, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 2 RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD; AMENDING ARTICLE 3 RELATING TO THE PERMITTED DENSITY AND INTENSITY AND PURPOSES OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS; AMENDING ARTICLE 4 RELATING TO USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS AND THE CREATION OF MIXED-USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS; AMENDING ARTICLE 5 RELATING TO THE PERMITTED DENSITY AND INTENSITY OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING ARTICLE 6 RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS AND TREE PROTECTION AND LANDSCAPING STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING ARTICLE 10 RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT AREA AND MIXED-USE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application are available for public inspection at the Planning and Community Development Department, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, on any regular business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Written comments on the application may be sent to the following address: City of Alachua, Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL, 32616. Notice is given pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, that, in order to appeal any decision made at the public hearing, you will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk at (386) 418-6100 x 1501 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24, 2025)

City of Newberry, Florida
CDBG SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Newberry plans to apply to the Florida Department of Commerce for a FFY 2023/2024 Small Cities Community Development Grant (CDBG) for $1,532,617 in the Neighborhood Revitalization Category. The activities, dollars amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low- and moderate- income persons are as follows:

Activity Name CDBG Funding LMI Benefit
Administration $103,906 N/A Street Improvements
– Repaving $1,313,511 51%
– Wastewater Collection/
Transmission $60,800 51%
Pedestrian Malls
/Sidewalks $54,400 51%
Total $1,532,617
The City is proposing to pave approximately 2,300 LF of existing streets: NW 4 Avenue, from NW 255 Street to NW 257 Street; NW 5 Avenue, from NW 255 Street to NW 257 Street; NW 255 Street from NW 2 Avenue to NW 6 Avenue and wastewater collection/transmission to include 350 linear feet of gravity pipe and 120 linear feet of pvc laterals, any necessary risers for manhole adjustments and will provide for replaced driveway aprons and drainage, as necessary.
In addition, the City is proposing an estimated 2,000 LF of new sidewalks adjacent to the streets proposed for paving: NW 4 Avenue, from NW 255 Street to NW 257 Street; NW 5 Avenue, from NW 255 Street to NW 257 Street; and NW 255 Street from NW 2 Avenue to NW 6 Avenue. The City of Newberry does not expect that anyone will be displaced as a result of CDBG-funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of the planned activities, the City of Newberry will assist them as described in the City’s anti-displacement and relocation policy, which is available for review at City Hall.
A public hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the City’s community development needs will be held on Monday, April 28th, 2025, during a Regular City Commission meeting to begin at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 25440 West Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669. A draft copy of the application will be available for review in the City Manager’s office at City Hall by noon on April 28th, 2025. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the application should send them to Jane Sullivan, Grant and Funding Manager, Finance & Administration, City of Newberry at (352) 722-3954 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than May 12, 2025 12:00 noon.
A copy of the final application will be made available for review during normal business hours in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall no later than May 12, 2025. The application will be submitted to Florida Commerce on or before May 16, 2025. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the Public Hearing, contact Jane Sullivan, Grant and Funding Manager, Finance & Administration, City of Newberry at (352) 722-3954 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped-accessible location. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise the City at least five days before the hearing by contacting Mrs. Judy Rice, City Clerk at (352) 472-2161, ex. 3910, or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the City using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).
Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Mrs. Judy Rice, City Clerk at (352) 472-2161, ex. 3910, at least five days prior to the hearing and an interpreter will be provided.
A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24, 2025)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REWRITE
The City of High Springs is requesting proposals from interested and qualified professionals to assist with the rewrite of its Land Development Code (LDC). The goal of the rewrite is to ensure the LDC supports sustainable growth, enhances urban and rural development, and promotes clarity, consistency, and ease of use for residents and staff. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting a thorough review of the existing LDC, and developing a new code that aligns with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The work should focus on streamlining regulations, improving user-friendliness, promoting environmental sustainability, and ensuring that the code supports the community’s long-term vision for growth.
Please review all documents pertaining to RFP No. 2025-05 prior to submitting information. Documentation can be found by visiting www.highsprings.gov.
Official Bid Documents are available at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). Electronic Bids may be submitted at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
RFP’s can be hand delivered, overnight mailed, or mailed to:
Bids must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 4:00 pm, on May 27, 2025.
City of High Springs
Attention: City Clerk’s Office
23718 W US HWY 27
High Springs, FL32643
To be considered, the Firm or Individual must submit an original and three (3) copies of the RFP in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked with the Firm’s or individual’s name and address, and the words “RFP No. 2025-05 Land Development Code Rewrite”.
Qualification packet must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 4:00 pm, on May 27, 2025.
LATE SUBMITTALS RECEIVED AFTER THE AFOREMENTIONED DEADLINE DATE, EITHER BY MAIL OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED. THE TIME OF RECEIPT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TIME RECEIVED IN THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS CITY HALL—CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL FOR ASSURING THAT THE RFP IS RECEIVED BY THE DESIGNATED DATE. NO FAXED, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL RFP WILL BE ACCEPTED.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY/OR ALL SUBMISSIONS, TO ACCEPT ALL OR ANY PART OF THE SUBMISSION, TO WAIVE IRREGULARITIES AND TECHNICALITIES, AND TO REQUEST RESUBMISSION, IF IT IS DEEMED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY.
RFP SCHEDULE
The City’s schedule (timetable) for this Solicitation is as follows:
Advertising…………………………………April 24th, 2025
Deadline for Questions……………………May 27th, 2025
Proposal Due Date………………May 27th, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.
Evaluation Committee Meeting………………May 27th, 2025
City Commission Meeting……………………June 12th, 2025
ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTIONS
The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions with or without cause; to waive any or all irregularities with regard to the specification and to select the Respondent offering the greatest benefit to the City. Questions, clarification, or further information regarding the RFP may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office. The City reserves the right to delay or modify the above dates and timeline as needed.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 24, 2025)

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS
MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
The City of High Springs is currently accepting applications for appointment to the following Boards and Committees:
Mayors Youth Council- 2 Positions and 2 Alternates
Members advise the Mayor and City Commission on policies and programs related to youth interests. Members are given an opportunity to learn city government operations and public policies. Open to students currently in the grades 8 – 12.
Applications may be obtained Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 6:00, from City Hall, 23718 W US HWY 27, High Springs, Florida 32643 or on the City’s website at www.highsprings.gov. To be appointed, applicants must be a resident of the City of High Springs. Applications are due by May 13, 2025. The High Springs City Commission will make appointment of the successful applicants at the May 22, 2025.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 10, 2025
and April 24, 2025)